"Everlasting Sigh"

You can hear right away why Moses Sumney is so beloved at the moment. It’s his voice—rich, effortless, floating on a breeze. A singer like Sumney is rare, and you naturally want to consume every bit of music he’s released. But to this point, Sumney’s output has been scarce—an EP here, a few singles there. He has a sound that’s easy to relate to, a glowing combination of folk and soul, with the power to move in different directions.

“Everlasting Sigh” is Sumney’s first track since last year’s 7” on Terrible Records. With its layered drums and scenic wails, it feels like a celebration of his native Ghana, doubling as a gospel track with mainstream appeal. Sumney glides through the melody, peppering the track with poetic lyrics that come sporadically. Yet when they land, you feel a deeper sense of purpose, connected with a higher power. “If you’re a God, made from a God, and made from a God,” Sumney sings, “let your whispered word be divine.” The song is remarkably soulful, a commonplace approach for Sumney, whose music feels teleported from a distant land and era, resting perfectly in your spirit.